Banh Pate Cha

Banh Pate Cha is a delightful Vietnamese dish that combines the rich flavors of chicken liver pâté with the savory notes of a kosher-style pork sausage, all enveloped in a warm baguette. This unique dish offers a fusion of textures and tastes that will transport your palate to the bustling streets of Vietnam.

Ingredients

• Chicken liver - 200 grams
• Kosher ground pork - 100 grams
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Baguette - 1, cut into two halves
• Cucumber - 1/2, thinly sliced
• Pickled carrots - 50 grams
• Mayonnaise - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. In a skillet, heat a little oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. In a food processor, combine the sautéed onion and garlic, chicken liver, ground pork, fish sauce, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
4. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and incorporate chopped cilantro. Season to taste.
5. Shape the mixture into small sausage-like logs, about 5 centimeters long.
6. In a non-stick skillet, heat a little oil over medium heat and cook the sausage logs for about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
7. Toast the baguette halves in the oven for about 5 minutes until crispy.
8. Spread mayonnaise inside the toasted baguette halves, then layer with the cooked sausage, cucumber slices, and pickled carrots.
9. Serve immediately while warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 200 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein and iron from chicken liver.
• Includes healthy fats from the pork and mayonnaise for energy.

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